Delightful Discoveries: Young Living Essential Oils

Don’t immediately start to judge me or call me a crunchy-organic-loving-hippy… because I’m not. My husband and I are not easily swayed people, but we have suddenly become very passionate about essential oils. I’m not going to sit here and talk about all my knowledge (there are plenty of mommy blogs out there that do that), but I will talk about my experience. We purchased the Everyday Essential Oils Package from Young Living and in my opinion it was the perfect amount of oils for a starter pack. We weren’t at all overwhelmed and have been able to diffuse and topically use the oils at our own pace.

We literally just got the package so we are still learning the benefits, but here are some important takeaways:

Don’t trust the well meaning bloggers on Pinterest and their oil recipes, but instead do your own research. Take essential oil classes from local health experts and learn how they use the oils.

Always start with less oils rather than the recommended amount. These little oils are incredibly potent and are also crazy expensive, so preserve your oils and be stingy. Always start off with less and gradually add more as needed. This way you save, and also see how your body reacts to each oil.

Don’t look at the oils as the end all be all healing power of the world, because they’re not. The main thing I’ve learned from oil classes is that they should be used to support the body in it’s ability to heal itself.

My favorite oils so far are:

Frankincense – I’ve used this oil straight on blemishes, and they have gone away quicker than usual. It’s amazing to see!

Thieves – Not only does this oil smell awesome while diffused, it is supposed to help with overall immune health.

Lavendar, Peppermint & PanAway Blend – I created a blend with these 3 oils plus coconut oil and have applied it to anything that is aching – cramps, headaches, shoulder pains. It’s like healthy icy hot and is a great alternative to medicating with advil or chemical filled creams.

Ok, that’s enough of me ranting over essential oils… I honestly could go on and on, but I’d love to hear about YOUR experience. Comment below and let me know how you use essential oils!

About John & Lenoir

John & Lenoir shows the journey of a British American couple and their pursuit of an authentic and creative lifestyle in Virginia Beach, VA. In sharing their passions, they hope to inspire you to be creative in every area of your life.